Acceleration round

Indian Premier League: Spencer Johnson became the new Australian millionaire after Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins as he went for a whopping Rs 10 crore to Gujarat Titans (GT) while Delhi Capitals (DC) bagged the services of Jhye Richardson for Rs 5 crore in the acceleration round of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction, here on Tuesday.

Brisbane Heat's left-arm quick, Spencer Johnson, had entered the auction with a base price of Rs 50 lakh. The bidding war kicked off as Gujarat Titans (GT) made the first move. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) joined the fray, competing for Johnson, known for handling tough overs. The bidding quickly escalated, reaching 85 lakh, and eventually, it was Delhi Capitals (DC) who took control.

DC and GT engaged in an intense battle for Johnson, with the bid soaring to an impressive 2 crore. Johnson's proficiency in handling challenging situations on the field was evident, and the demand for him was high as the bid surged to Rs 4.6 crore.